Lucknow: To curb crime and keep track of outsiders living in the city, Lucknow Police have launched ‘Operation Pehchaan’, to ensure strict implementation of tenant verification norms in the city.Officials said the initiative aimed at preventing criminals from taking accommodation on rent while hiding their identity.“Lucknow is witnessing a steady rise in business activity, education,…
The lottery for 1BHK (EWS) flats under the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Awas Yojana Jiamau–Dalibagh, initially scheduled for Nov 10 and 11, will now be conducted on Tuesday. The draw will take place at Mercury Hall, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan. Applicants wishing to witness the process may attend in person on the scheduled date or watch the…
Lucknow: Presentations from artists and traditional folk groups from Uttar Pradesh are leaving a mark at the ongoing Bharat Parv 2025 in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar.Organised to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the fortnight-long celebration is themed as Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, showcasing India’s diverse cultures and traditions. Tourism and culture minister…
Lucknow: A 24-year-old LLB student died after his speeding car overturned in Sarojini Nagar on Sunday night, police said.The accident occurred when Abhinav Yadav, alias Hrithik, was returning from a function in his car. They said near Big Basket Warehouse between Ganganagar-Amausi, he lost control of the car and hit a tree. The impact was…
Lucknow: Gosaiganj police on Sunday arrested a 45-year-old man, Umakant for allegedly cheating an ex-serviceman Rajesh Kumar Singh of Rs 23 lakh on the pretext of allotting him a plot of land, officials said.“Singh alleged that Umakant, along with his associates, took Rs 23 lakh from him, promising to provide a plot of land. However,…
Lucknow: A woman, who sustained severe burns in an LPG refilling accident in Mahmudpur village in Barabanki a week ago, succumbed to injuries at Lucknow’s Civil Hospital early Monday. The incident occurred on Oct 27 when a fire broke out during an illegal gas transfer from a cylinder inside a van.According to police, Pappu of…
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath interacted with more than 60 individuals during Janata Darshan in Lucknow on Monday and directed officials to address their problems and concerns at the earliest.The CM received most complaints related to the police department, with several citizens highlighting police inaction in cases, especially those related to robberies and thefts.Assuring the…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Consumer Council has raised voice against the proposed amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003. In a formal submission to the Union ministry of power, the Council alleged that the draft changes tilt heavily in favour of private entities, leaving ordinary consumers vulnerable.Avadhesh Kumar Verma, chairman of the advocacy group…
Lucknow: A former manager of a madrassa in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh has been booked for cheating and FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) violations following a probe by state’s ATS (Anti-Terrorist Squad).The man, Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan, is a former manager of Madrassa Kulliyatul Banatir Rajviya in Khalilabad, the district headquarters.The FIR,…
Lucknow: In a first, the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) will conduct written examination and physical tests to recruit over 45,000 home guards in the state.In a significant step to streamline recruitment and ensure transparency, the Uttar Pradesh govt has issued fresh guidelines for the enrolment of Home Guard volunteers across all…
